Prof. Dr. Irfan Ullah holds a Master’s, MPhil, and Ph.D. in Microbiology from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. With over 15 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership, he has served in various prestigious institutions across Pakistan, significantly contributing to the advancement of life sciences education and research.
Academic and Research Achievements
Publications and Impact:
Published over 100 high-impact papers including 15 in The Lancet, 4 in Nature, and others in Lancet Neurology and Lancet Infectious Diseases.
Accumulated over 97,000 citations and a combined impact factor exceeding 5000.
Global Ranking & Recognition:
Ranked #1 in Pakistan, #18 in Asia, and #250 globally in the field of Microbiology.
Cited over 13,000 times in 2021 alone, which is about 70% of Pakistan’s No.1 university citations, thereby positively impacting university rankings in both QS and Times Higher Education.
Research Projects & Innovation:
His leadership and contributions have helped position MY University and affiliated departments on the global academic map.
MY University is a springboard for learning. It is committed to high quality teaching with a thriving interactive culture. That's why we have established a strong support system between students and staff. They work on professionalism, teamwork, respect, integrity, mentorship, systems thinking and communication skills. We intend to recruit a diverse intake of students – the best and the truest of a kind – as it is our vision to see the institution par excellence in the days ahead.